Authorization to Apply for $300,000 Federal Hate Crimes Grant
April 16, 2026
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The Frame
The local government will receive $300,000 in federal funding for hate crime-related initiatives in without requiring any local .
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Urban County Council
The council is authorized to apply for and manage the federal grant funds.
U.S. Department of Justice
The agency is the source of the grant funding and the administrator of the program.
Last recorded activity April 16, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Urban County Council approved the application for a $300,000 grant.
- The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
- The grant is under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program.
- The funding is intended for the 2027 fiscal year.
- The grant requires zero matching funds from the local government.
- The resolution is filed under number 0288-26.
- The resolution was introduced on April 6, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the city have to pay any money to receive this grant?
When will this funding be available?
Why It Matters
The local government will receive $300,000 in federal funding for hate crime-related initiatives in without requiring any local .
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Zero-Match Federal Grant
The grant is notable for requiring no local matching funds, which is a favorable financial condition for the local government.
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